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Hoek founders Conor Coghlan and Brian Chu met while studying Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. After practicing Architecture in New York for a number of years they both decided to start their own design and fabrication firm, A05 Studio. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Conor came to the US in 2012. Conor received the Peter Rice Scholarship to the Harvard Graduate School of Design and...

As a young girl, Stefani watched, intrigued by her Dad’s architectural penmanship and drafting skills, as he designed and built their personal family home. From there, she was constantly sketching designs for “the perfect floorplan” and soaking up any design magazines she could get her hands on. After high school graduation she spent her first two years of college studying Architecture at BYU...

“Hi there, I'm Donna, the face behind the name. Armed with a flat white and a fierce commitment to great design, the majority of my professional time is spent designing for our existing ongoing Clients. Throughout the year, I take on a limited number of custom commissions and specialise in Full-Service Interior Design and Full Home Furnishing for medium to large-scale Projects In short, I re-conne...

From a television news investigative reporter to journalism to being featured on HGTV’s  Unfinished Business  as a host & designer, Shay Holland displays her passion for interior design. Shay developed a love for design alongside her father. From a young age, Shay spent countless hours in her dad’s basement workroom learning to sand, stain, and restore antiques and barn sale finds to...

MC&Co Trend is a collaboration of globally experienced consultants and researchers with extensive experience in brand, product development, merchandise architecture, and marketing within the home lifestyle consumer goods sector. They scout far and wide to identify and map the latest home and lifestyle trends in furniture, homewares, interiors, gifting, colour, patterns and materials. “ We are...

As Principal Architect and Founder at Murphy Partners Seniors Housing Architects, Bob has both a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Waterloo. He founded the original firm, A. Robert Murphy Architect Inc., in 1984. With experience in commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties, Bob found his niche with his very first seniors housing pr...

This week is the last of the AIAAustin Homes Tour podcast episodes and no better way to end it than speaking to Clara & Kevin about the energy-driven home Vastu, Western Texas. Dick Clark + Associates is a full-service architecture and interior design firm based in Austin, whose work covers a wide range of project types from custom residential to large commercial projects. Dick Clark + Associa...

Tim Cuppett is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, School of Architecture. After an internship in San Francisco, he has had the luxury of residing and practicing in Austin for over three decades. Cuppett is a registered Architect and Interior Designer. After a decade of working for a large commercial firm, Cuppett began his practice focused on single-family homes. He led the firm to m...

From Houston originally, Erica Heroy comes from the family of a machine designer/ inventor, a classical musician, and some  wild  entrepreneurial spirit. This practice was born out of that spirit with a drive for putting things together in a lovely and practical way. Formative years spent at firms like  Tsao & McKown  in NYC and  Glassman Shoemake Maldonado  in Ho...

Ashley helps lead Lake|Flato’s Austin office with a focus on designing urban environments that celebrate and enhance the remarkable connections between people and places. Her work has ranged from sustainable campus planning to boutique hospitality design, across diverse communities and ecosystems. Each of her projects creatively responds to its particular context while staying rooted in high-perfo...

Jed Duhon joined Studio Steinbomer in 2009 and brings significant experience as a Project Manager for multiple public, municipal, and residential projects. Being well versed in the fundamentals and nuances inherent in the design process, Jed retains a well-rounded experience level in design and project management for a vast range of multiple project types including new construction, expansions, ad...

Trey Farmer, AIA received his M.Arch from The University of Texas at Austin and has 15 years of experience in sustainable design and construction. He came to Austin from New Hampshire via New Zealand and Northern California where he worked and studied English, architecture, permaculture and natural building. He is a LEED AP (BD+C) and a Certified Passive House Consult...

Rebecca Hay is CEO of Rebecca Hay Designs, host of the  Resilient by Design podcast,  international speaker and business coach. She’s the creator of the revolutionary online course, Power of Process, helping time-strapped and frustrated Interior Designers eliminate the chaos of running a business so they can achieve focus and clarity. She helps designers build confidence a...

With degrees in both industrial engineering and architecture, Philip loves the left brain / right brain thinking inherent in architectural design: exploring the natural tensions between function and beauty, balancing pragmatic concerns like gravity and waterproofing with artful composition of materials, light, and texture. Philip is happiest when his hands and mind are busy in a creative endeavor:...

Stephanie Lemmo received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Rice University. Originally born in Puebla, Mexico, Stephanie has strong roots with her Hispanic heritage and multicultural background. With over ten years of experience, she previously worked for prestigious firms in Boston and New York City including Kyu Sung Woo Architects, Ann Beha Architects, Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, and...

Candace Wong, an Austin native and Texas A&M undergrad, is the founding principal of cwA+D, LLC. After a long stint of life, school, and jobs in Texas, Candace followed her heart and career to Los Angeles to earn a Master of Architecture at the University of Southern California, found a home at the award-winning firm KAA Design, and became a licensed Architect in 2015. After 6 years of soaking...

Michael Malone, FAIA is the founding principal of Malone Maxwell Dennehy Architects, a full service architectural firm based in Dallas, Texas. Since 1992, the firm has specialized in the design of retail and commercial interiors, single and multifamily residential, facilities for worship, and corporate marketing centers. The award-winning practice is frequently published in professional and shelte...

Steve Melvin spent his formative years working on a number of residential and health developments. He learnt here the importance of understanding the physical, social and cultural context of a building. Steve then worked in London on a number of commercial projects for high profile banks. This was followed by a period working on projects in the Spa & Leisure fields. He started work at Atelier...

Having been at the forefront of the property development industry for many years, Andrew's passionate and innovative approach to design principles combined with his vision and entrepreneurial flair has resulted in the exponential growth of his property portfolio. As Managing Director of property development group Bennett Williams, Andrew is central to the company's strategic direction and operatio...

I was born as the 3rd child of an Artist Painter in northern Germany. In 1960, when I was 5, my father escaped with his family from the melancholic teutonic grey to the brilliant light of the Mediterranean island Ibiza, “Eivissa” in Catalan. For the first time, I saw the white cubes of the peasant houses, built by their inhabitants with simple means and following a Phenician pattern. I felt fascin...

Chris has always sought to make the urban environment a richer place through his architecture and interiors practice.    Chris studied at University College’s Bartlett in London. From there he received a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Edinburgh and went on to work for Skidmore Owings and Merrill Architects, better known as SOM, in the London, Washington DC, and New...

Andrew Mumford is the Managing Director of Sub-Zero Group Australia. With over 20 years experience in the major kitchen appliances industry, Andrew has been working with the Sub-Zero and Wolf brands since their launch in the Australian market in 2009 and was appointed Managing Director in 2016. Andrew is passionate about Sub-Zero and Wolf and has been instrumental in the ongoing growth and develop...

Jason Boyer’s work redefines what’s possible through the eyes of the client - rethinking the norms of architectural practice to drive performance-based design solutions that result in elegant, simple, and compelling project outcomes. A graduate from the University of Illinois and Arizona State University, Boyer was recognized among the top three graduates in his Master of Architecture class and ha...

Jason Boyer’s work redefines what’s possible through the eyes of the client - rethinking the norms of architectural practice to drive performance-based design solutions that result in elegant, simple, and compelling project outcomes. A graduate from the University of Illinois and Arizona State University, Boyer was recognized among the top three graduates in his Master of Architecture class and ha...

Heather grew up in South Africa where she studied Architecture at ‘Wits’ University in Johannesburg and immigrated during the Soweto riots to complete her degrees at Ball State University in Indiana. Prior to studying Architecture Heather attended the National School of the Arts and the Italian Dressmaking School in Johannesburg. She has lived and worked in New York since 1981. Her early role as a...